Reference Number:54538:Advanced Clinician Psychologist
- Grade 4
- RIR Behaviour Support Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location:
Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is rapid becoming the place to be. Northern Health is seeking a motivated, innovative and highly skilled Advanced Clinician Psychologist to lead an exciting new pilot program within the Residential In-Reach (RIR) Service. This is a rare opportunity to develop, implement and evaluate a specialist behavioural support model for older adults with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and other complex behaviours of concern transitioning from hospital to Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs). Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About The Role
This role will involve:
• Leading the implementation and evaluation of an innovative behavioural support pilot within Northern Health's Residential In-Reach Service.
• Providing advanced psychological assessment, behavioural formulation and intervention for older adults with BPSD and other complex behaviours of concern transitioning from hospital to residential aged care.




• Conducting comprehensive pre-discharge behavioural assessments and facilitating the development of individualised positive behaviour support plans.
• Delivering post-discharge behavioural consultation, education and support to RACF staff, residents and families through face-to-face and telehealth service delivery.
• Building workforce capability within residential aged care through education, coaching and modelling of evidence-informed positive behaviour support strategies.
• Providing expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams and contributing specialist psychological expertise to complex care planning and discharge decision-making.
• Establishing referral pathways, clinical processes and outcome measures to support high-quality and sustainable service delivery.
• Contributing to the collection, analysis and reporting of evaluation data to inform future service development and expansion.
• Driving service improvement, innovation, quality initiatives and best-practice approaches to dementia and behavioural care.
• Providing clinical leadership, supervision and support to psychologists and students as required. This is aGrade 4, part-time (44 hours per fortnight) position to June 30, 2027.

We Offer
• Opportunity to lead and shape a pilot project addressing a critical gap between hospital and residential aged care.
• Dedicated support to develop and evaluate an innovative model of care with potential for broader implementation.
• Generous professional development opportunities and support.
• Exceptional individual and peer supervision opportunities.
• Salary packaging to maximise take-home pay.
• Strong career development and leadership pathways.
• Flexible work arrangements, including telehealth and remote work where appropriate.




• Access to Health and Wellbeing programs to support a balanced lifestyle.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment committed to innovation and excellence in patient care. To Be Successful in This Role You Will Have
• Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• PBA Endorsement in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, or Health Psychology.
• Significant experience working with dementia, BPSD and older adults with complex behavioural presentations.
• Demonstrated expertise in behavioural assessment, psychological formulation and evidence-based intervention.
• Experience developing and implementing positive behaviour support strategies in complex healthcare settings. Next Steps... If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the Apply button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Dr Brooke Froud-Cummins, Director Psychology
- Allied Health via [email protected] Applications close 23 November 2026 Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online) Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 Advanced Clinician Psychologist (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne